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'American Idol': Nigel Lythgoe Returns for Another Season (Report)
The "So You Think You Can Dance" judge resumes his role as executive producer on the Fox competition.read more
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It's Official: 'American Idol' Adds Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban as Judges
Randy Jackson also will return as a judge on the four-person panel, which includes previously announced newcomer Mariah Carey. read more
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Nicki Minaj Vs. Mariah Carey: 'It's All for Show,' Says 'American Idol' Source
Insiders weigh in on the diva showdown and wonder: Can the fireworks can be “managed” and will it make for good TV? read more
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'American Idol's' Nigel Lythgoe Inks Development Pact With Shine America
He'll develop and produce entertainment franchises for the global TV marketplace under the multiyear production deal.read more
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'American Idol' Returns: Mariah, Minaj and a Make-or-Break Moment
Fox execs reveal details in their fight to reignite TV's most important show as the diva skirmish backstage simmers on slow boil.read more
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'American Idol' at TCA: 5 Things We Learned About Season 12
Journalists attending Tuesday's Television Critics Association confab in Pasadena got their first taste of the season to come, and it had plenty of bite. read more
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Power Lunch Portraits: Where the Industry Meets and Eats
For THR's first-ever Power Lunch issue, an elite list of CEOs, A-list producers, top agents, managers, lawyers and actors posed at their favorite lunch spots while dishing on sharing meals and making...
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'American Idol' Recap: Handicapped Hopefuls Shine on Round 1 of Hollywood Week
And then there were 43. Which season 12 contestants survived the show's initial cut?read more
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15 Things Seen and Heard at Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Party
The annual schmooze-fest featured performances by The Lumineers, Patti Smith, Emeli Sande, Usher, Gladys Knight, Jennifer Hudson and Miguel and honored industry veteran L.A. Reid.read more
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'American Idol' Takes on the Beatles: 10 Things You Didn't See on TV
As season 12's top nine performed songs written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, THR took notes from the front row of the "Idol"-dome.read more
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Nicki Minaj on 'American Idol': I Don't Have a Worst Moment
The quotable judge discusses her thoughts on season 12's front-runners and her own performance on the panel: "I am absolutely just being me."read more
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'American Idol': Nicki Minaj Is Welcome Back Next Season, Says Nigel Lythgoe
The producer says the controversial judge "certainly will be" asked back on the panel; meanwhile, he's mulling whether to recruit Justin Bieber as a mentor.read more
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'American Idol' Producers Try to Speed Up Mariah Carey's Comments, Get...
Plus: Keith Urban snaps a selfie, finalist family members play musical chairs and Ryan Seacrest goes all out. As always, THR has a primo seat. read more
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Tour de Force: Los Angeles Ballet Brings Out A-List Hollywood
Nigel Lythgoe and Ryan Kavanaugh were just some of the notables who got a sneak peak at the company’s new performance during its Rubies Gala.read more
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'American Idol': 5 Drastic Changes to Save the Show
Axing theme nights, replacing judges and producers -- all options are on the table as ratings keep sinking.read more
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A Day in the Life of 'American Idol' Musical Director Ray Chew
Now finishing his third year on the Fox show, the industry veteran reveals his insane work schedule. "It's a marathon, not a sprint," he says.read more
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'American Idol': Executive Producers Nigel Lythgoe, Ken Warwick Are Out
The longtime friends, who helped launch the Fox show in 2002, won't be around for season 13, say sources.read more
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Nigel Lythgoe Confirms 'American Idol' Firing
"Don't worry ... Fox still loves me," writes the longtime executive producer and co-creator of Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance." Fellow EP Ken Warwick is also out.read more
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'American Idol' Names New Executive Producer
Swedish television executive Per Blankens steps in for Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick, who recently confirmed their exits from the Fox show.read more
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Nigel Lythgoe Speaks Out on 'American Idol' Firing: 'I Am Truly Saddened'
“If the executives that are now in charge believe ratings will improve with my departure, I have no complaints,” says the executive producer.read more
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